YEARLY HIGH
6.9785 KZT
YEARLY LOW
4.4670 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4019 KZT

2023 RUB to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RUB to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 6.9785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 4.4670.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5114 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6149 to the December average rate of 5.0431, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 6.9785 was down 21.71% compared to the 2022 peak of 8.9137, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 34,892 KZT
2022 Average 34,198 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 22,335 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,557.20 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

6.8033
4.5425
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to KZT Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.8776, compared to 4.9263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9514 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8776
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.6982 KZT (High: 6.9785 / Low: 6.2803). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2018 KZT (High: 5.1562 / Low: 4.9544).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6982
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4688 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4688

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 6.6149) against the same month in 2022 (average: 5.6881), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9267 (+16.29%).

2023 Avg (January) 6.6149
2022 Avg (January) 5.6881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9785 6.2803 6.6149
February 6.5854 5.9045 6.1461
March 6.1079 5.7190 5.9103
April 5.8667 5.4544 5.5765
May 5.8391 5.5055 5.6370
June 5.5754 5.0836 5.3812
July 5.1010 4.8183 4.9128
August 4.9115 4.4670 4.7309
September 4.9667 4.7107 4.8447
October 5.1028 4.7050 4.9118
November 5.2310 4.9982 5.1143
December 5.1562 4.9544 5.0431